Science Curriculum Leader — Drive Excellence & Innovation

Ridgewood School; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood School in Doncaster is seeking a talented Curriculum Leader of Science to drive the faculty forward, ensuring high quality provision and measurable student progress. You will shape the vision, lead a large science team, and collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and enrichment opportunities.

The role focuses on developing coherent schemes, QA, pedagogy, and effective performance management, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading curriculum development across a secondary school.
• Ability to evaluate and improve teaching and learning standards.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the science curriculum across the school to secure high quality provision and student progress.
• Develop curriculum policies and schemes of work aligned to school aims and sector standards.
• Oversee QA processes and contribute to department SEF and self-evaluation.
• Create a curriculum action plan and monitor delivery and impact.
• Lead recruitment, induction and ongoing development for science staff.
• Collaborate with Inclusion Team on EAL and SEND provision and progress review.
• Promote British Values, SMSC and enrichment opportunities in the curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Vision

Accountability

Enthusiasm

Job description

Ridgewood School in Doncaster is seeking a talented Curriculum Leader of Science to drive the faculty forward, ensuring high quality provision and measurable student progress. You will shape the vision, lead a large science team, and collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and enrichment opportunities.

The role focuses on developing coherent schemes, QA, pedagogy, and effective performance management, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusion.